The University of Sussex Sports Centre may be less flashy than the nearby Falmer Sports Complex,…read morebut I tend to choose it more often. The fitness centre's selection of cardio equipment includes several of these really awesome cross-trainers...They're elliptical machines with optional ramps and give a pretty intense workout. The weight machines are set up more like a circuit training room - all neatly spaced out around the edges, instead of crammed in to each other like in the Sports Complex. And although the cardio machines don't have televisions built in, they do overlook one of the sports halls for some live entertainment. The Sports Centre runs several fitness groups and drop-in classes throughout the year, which are a good way to mix up your workout and prevent boredom. Also available on site: A Therapy Room that releases the relaxing scents of aromatherapy each time the door opens. I've yet to take advantage, but the prices seem quite reasonable. Perhaps that will be a Christmas gift to myself.

I've only attended two gyms throughout my life - including this one -, so I don't really have many…read morepoints of comparison to rely upon. That said, this is certainly the best gym I've ever been a member of. The price is very affordable - you can get a year's membership for just £130 -, the service is friendly and efficient, and the amount of gym equipment available for use is very good. Even during busy times there's plenty of different machines to use, including a plethora of running machines, cycles, rowing machines, and weights. Definitely comes highly recommended.

Wickwoods is a beautiful country club just outside of Brighton. It's location is fantastic -…read morenestled in beautiful countryside just the other side of the Downs, yet less than 15 minutes from my house by car. The gym facilities are great. Admittedly, it's not the biggest gym in the world, but it has plenty of equipment to get a great workout including all the usual cardiac machines, weights machines, free weights (this area is very lady friendly, unlike other gyms I have experienced in the past), and TRX. They also have limited membership so the gym is never really crowded and I've certainly never had to wait for any of the machines. That said, my gym inductions weren't that successful, and for this Wickwoods loses a star. The first induction I had was good but the instructor was leaving the next day, and forgot to write down the program she had developed for me. The second time, the girl was incredibly moody as she had been booked by her colleague and didn't really have time. One very quick, abrupt tour of the gym later I had a program written down but a slightly sour taste in my mouth from the way I was treated. It's a shame as everyone else I have come across at the club has been really pleasant. As well as the gym, they have a studio room where they run numerous classes. The classes run by the gym instructors are better in my experience, the others can be a little 80's in style!! There is a beautiful pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room area that is just perfect to use after a hard workout in the gym. They also have inside and outside tennis courts, tennis coaching and tournaments - I may pick up my tennis racket again when the weather cheers up! I am yet to try the restaurant, although the carvery looks and smells fantastic on a Sunday - book in advance though, they never have room for us when we turn up after the gym. The bar area is a great place to stop for a coffee or something stronger - you have earned it by this stage of course! There are also treatment rooms which I plan to use in the very near future - there has to be some reward for all this hard work!

I have used the Triangle as one of the venues I trained Taekwon Do, which took place on a Saturday…read moremorning. We were in the studio and it is a good room with mirrored walls and a sprung floor. I've also competed in a number of TKD tournaments in the main sports hall. The center offers the expected range of classes from keep-fit to more team based activities. The amenities are good with clean changing areas. There is also a full gym for exercise heads and a decent looking swimming pool. The staff are fairly helpful and identified by branded tee shirts. There is also a canteen that serves a basic range of foods including jacket potatoes and chips, beans and other fried snacks. Being a place of fitness, I find this a little bizarre, but I suppose they serve what the public want. Go figure! There are also glass backed squash courts and you can hire courts for badminton or basketball. All in all a pretty decent sports center for the town, but you will need a car or a bus ride to get there as it is located on the outskirts of Burgess Hill.

I live just around the corner from the triangle leasure centre so am a freqent visitor…read more They have loads of differANT SPORTS TO TAKE PART IN HERE BUT THE MAIN ATTRACTION HASTO BETHE SWIMMING POOL. They have a large fun pool which has acouple of chutes and than there isa competitive pool. The prices are a little expensive but its all good and clrean. They also have a gym if you wanna join and thay have table tennis , tennis, football and loads of other stuff.

Great for beginners, Hove Lagoon offers a safe and enjoyable way to get into windsurfing and…read moresailing. Even if you don't fancy these, you can take your radio controlled boats for a spin, or just go for a walk round the Lagoon to the beach. The centre also allows you to take equipment out to sea once you've become proficient.

Fantastic venue tucked away in the idyllic setting of Arundel castle. Just the perfect place to…read morewatch/play THE GAME! Membership prices are extremely good value and include the famous Arundel week when Sussex entertain a visiting county an on a 4-dayer. This is followed by a 40-over game. Take a look at the website. 18/7/12.Has been a bit bleak this week and season.seems somebody hasn't turned the tap off!! Hoping for a better day today

If you don't already know what Pilates is and how it can help your body, you probably will soon…read moreenough, as it's close behind Yoga as one of the best ways to keep your body strong and supple. Targeting specific muscles, strengthening your core and learning how to correct your posture are all key in optimum fitness and this is what Pilates focuses on. Most Pilates studios use specifically designed equipment to achieve this, and Ocean Wave is no different, it looks a little peculiar at first but you can really feel the muscles working! You may not have the master Paul Anthony McLinden teaching your class but is 3 partners are equally trained to a world-class standard and really pay attention to each individual. It doesn't have to be expensive either with a Small Group Studio Sessions (1:3) at just £20. It's well worth it.

The owner of this establishment is incredibly passionate about making sure that his business has…read morethe highest standards and provides the very best environment and services for the clients. He is very positive mind oriented and knows what he's doing! I would highly recommend Ocean Wave Pilates Studio!

I had a really unpleasant encounter with a coach from the Bikram Yoga studio. I attend the gym…read moreabove this studio and had always been tempted to try their classes--but after today, I won't be. This venue and the gym share a front door. Since the gym's doorbell is currently out of order, I was waiting outside for my coach to let me in. As Bikram Yoga clients arrived, a woman opened the door for them. I didn't try to enter or say a word, yet out of nowhere, she aggressively put her hand up to me and said, "I'm not letting YOU in. It's not my problem your doorbell isn't working. You stay. You stay outside." I was in shock, as I hadn't even attempted to go inside yet she spoke to me like I was an insubordinate dog trying to push my way in and she was telling to me stay put. The door was then shut in my face and she continued making nasty comments to her clients about the gym and the people upstairs. How unprofessional. Speaking to someone so harshly and unprovoked is completely unacceptable, then badmouthing other coaches and their clients is wrong. Based on this encounter, I would never consider attending any classes. The encounter made me feel intimidated and disrespected. Had the roles been reversed, the coaches upstairs would never treat Bikram Yoga's clients in such a condescending and hostile manner.

Bikram Yoga Brighton in Portslade is a great alternative to the central Bikram Yoga centre located…read morein the lanes which I imagine may be busier. If you didn't already know what Bikram was, well to put it briefly it's yoga, but is 45 degree heat. Not only does is help limber up your muscles faster, but it releases toxins and improves the joints amongst a long list of other things. Beware though, this isn't for the faint hearted or those who already suffer 'hot flushes' and Carolyn certainly puts you through your paces. I love it though. You can buy a 10 class card online for £100, but if you just want to try it on for size, go to their free beginner's class.

I applied for a one day pass. You can only buy the pass from a kiosk with a PC before the entrance,…read morewhere you give your details, pay with credit card and receive a pin via email. Luckily I had my mobile phone with me to check my email account. The pin activated some 10 minutes after I had completed the registration so I had to wait trying to unlock the door for a few minutes until I finally was allowed in. The gym itself has a lot of cardio and strength machines, all brand new. But the only one available for back extension was out of order. If you are used to train with dumbells and barebells like I am then you might find this gym a bit disappointing. There are only two barebells available plus one smith machine. The floor is made rubber so it's not stable when you squat or power clean. There is a reasonable number of dumbbells but I guess that there might not be enough at rush hours.

I regularly visit The Gym Crawley, it's my local gym and I've been a member for over a year, I…read morewould have been a member sooner but at the time I had a year long commitment to another gym that was underwhelming in comparison. The Gym itself is very clean, bright and spacious, there's plenty of cardio equipment and a good amount of floor space. The free weights area is modest in size and it can be very difficult to get a look in at the busiest parts of the day (early to late evening) there's a decent amount of equipment but it's missing a few machines that gyms may look at as luxuries (I long for a supported HLR rack) so it's fairly basic, but with some knowledge you can improvise and use what's there, and with that being said, for the price and location it's a steal.